[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 92 (Monday, May 14, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Page 27176]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2383]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-New (VBBS)]


Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; 
Comment Request

AGENCY: Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness, Department of 
Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Policy, Planning and Preparedness (OPP&P), 
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for 
public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the 
agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal 
agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register 
concerning each proposed collection of information, including each 
proposed new collection of information, and allow 60 days for public 
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on 
information needed to determine whether burial needs of veterans and 
eligible family members are met.

DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection 
of information should be received on or before July 13, 2007.

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information 
through www.Regulations.gov; or to Clarisa Rodrigues Coelho, Office of 
Policy and Planning, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave., 
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-NEW (VBBS)'' in any 
correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed 
online through the Federal docket Management System (FDMS) at 
www.Regulations.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Clarisa Rodrigues Coelho at (202) 273-
6499 or FAX (202) 273-5993.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of 
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being 
made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
    With respect to the following collection of information, the Office 
of Policy, Planning and Preparedness invites comments on: (1) Whether 
the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper 
performance of VA's functions, including whether the information will 
have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VA's estimate of the burden 
of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the 
quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and 
(4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on 
respondents, including through the use of automated collection 
techniques or the use of other forms of information technology.
    Title: Veterans Burial Benefits Survey.
    OMB Control Number: 2900-New (VBBS).
    Type of Review: New collection.
    Abstract: The data collected by the Veterans Burial Benefits Survey 
will be used to determine whether the burial needs of veterans and 
eligible family members are met, to provide veterans and their families 
with timely and accurate symbolic expressions of remembrance, and ensue 
that national cemeteries are maintained as shrines dedicated to 
preserving our Nation's history, nurturing patriotism, and honoring the 
service and sacrifice of veterans.
    Affected Public: Individuals or households.
    Estimated Total Annual Burden: 7,219 hours.
    Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 15 minutes.
    Frequency of Response: One-time.
    Estimated Number of Respondents: 28,878.

    Dated: May 1, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 07-2383 Filed 5-11-07; 8:45 am]
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